MANSFIELD — Looking for some nutritious, locally grown food?
The North End Farmers Market season kicks off June 1 at the North End Community Improvement Collaborative’s (NECIC) Urban Farm.
The market takes place every Thursday from June through September from 4 to 7 p.m. at 311 Bowman Street in Mansfield. Available products include fresh produce, local honey, eggs, flowers and more.
Low-income seniors may qualify for up to $50 in coupons to use at the farmers market through the Ohio Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program.
Eligible participants receive 10 $5 coupons to use at participating farmers’ markets and roadside stands. Coupons can be redeemed for Ohio-grown fresh vegetables, fruits, herbs and honey.
The farmers market will also feature onsite cooking demonstrations each week. Local chefs will prepare dishes and offer free samples made with items available for purchase at the market.
Most featured chefs are members of the Idea Works Kitchen. The Richland County Diabetes Coalition will cook on July 29 and August 31.
On the fourth Thursday of each month, Buckeye Imagination District will offer a kid-friendly cooking class.
Senior Days are every third Thursday. During Senior Days, senior citizens can take advantage of free health screenings, senior-friendly cooking demos and onsite bingo.
NECIC is currently seeking for volunteers to help out with the market.
For questions about volunteering or the Ohio Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program, contact Cheyla Bradley at 419-522-1611 ext. 106 or cheyla@necic-ohio.org.
Residents interested in the Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program can also call the Area Agency on Aging at 567-247-7101.
